Sporting Challenge have been awarded £2000 for sessional costs from the Lancashire County Council – Young People’s Service – Small Grants Scheme.

The funds are for:

Sessional staff costs.	£1100.
Session costs: Dance sessions. Boccia and Kurling sessions.	£900

Edward McCarthy Sporting Challenge Activities Organiser told QLocal yesterday afternoon: “On behalf of Sporting Challenge, I wish to thank LCC for its most generous Young Peoples Grant.

"Our numbers are growing and the majority of new members are aged 16-22.

"This is a key area we need to support, and this number is set to grow over the years to come.

"We are working with Lancashire County Council to provide support/ sessions for adults transition aged (16-22) this can be a difficult time for the adults and their families.

"There is a lot of change and they can easily move from school/ college and not keep their friendships. Our group can help people make new friends, grow in confidence and keep fit and healthy.

"If you are a parent who is interested please get in touch!”*For more information on Sporting Challenge call 07971 299606 or email EdwardatEMSS@gmail.comVisitwww.sporting-challenge.org.uk .